Distracted Driving

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While taking selfies and using filters to create funny pictures makes Snapchat entertaining, the cell phone app should not be used when driving. However, a speed filter that displays the rate one is traveling at has documented people using their cell phone while operating a vehicle. The most alarming part is how fast some drivers are going. Safety advocates think the speed filter encourages ...

Before mobile technology came along, there were plenty of other things that distracted a driver. These include the radio, food, drinks and even personal grooming. Today, thanks to smartphones and tablets, there’s no shortage of items to keep a driver distracted instead of focusing on the road. But, people are under the false misconception that it’s ok to look down for a quick second, or that they ...